Verses of Recitation Prostration (Ayat Sujood al-Tilaawah) A Study in the light of (Al-Munasabah) Science

Abstract

The present study shows the intertextual relationship among the verses of recitation prostration, and how were these verses arranged and ordered in the chapters (surahs) of Quran. A suitable importance for the order of descend is also given. Verses of recitation prostration are specific in the Holy Quran. They have a special politeness and a distinguishing feature. It is recommended and necessary (Waajib) to prostrate to Allah (make sujood) one time after reading or reciting one of these verses. It is a religious obligation. Muslims should obey Allah's command and follow the sunnah of the His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This study deals with the verses of prostration mentioned in Surah  Al A'Raf, Surah Al Ra'd, Surah Al Nahl, and Surah Isra', because they are ones of the longest Surahs (chapters) in the Quran that contain the verses of prostration. In the long surahs (chapters), talking about Al-munasabah will be more accurate and deeper with regard to analysis. The results will be also more brilliant. These selected chapters enriched the study because of the variety included. Al-munasabah^* is one of Quran sciences that deal with i'jaz or inimitability. This science is based on contemplation and consideration (meditation) in the verses (Ayahs) and chapters (Surahs). It examines Asbab al-nuzul (descend reasons of verses) and the secrets of composition and arrangement in the Holy Quran. The study consists of an introduction and four sectionms associated with verses of prostration and arranged as mentioned in the Quran. In the conclusion, the results of study are given. The analysis procedure followed in the present study is that one explained by many leading scholars and explorers of this science such as Al-Razi, Al-Biqa'I, and Al-Suyuti. The results are demonstrated in detail in the study text (content) and demonstrated briefly in the conclusion.

* Al-munasabah is a science which has an important role within al-Qur'an tafseer studies, because this study examines the contents of al-Qur'an by finding the correlation of it’s verses.